Bypass related newsitems

I’ve been really impressed by the pace of construction of the sparkly-new bypass-of-the-bypass since I’ve got back. Apparently this started in late October, and as I walked by today the road was just about ready for sealing. The new NZTA website doesn’t seem to offer any drawings or maps of this, so for those who haven’t had the chance to see it, I took these pictures a couple of weeks ago to give you an impression of the route.

It had the financial support of Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward and in its glory days its history included being used as a church hall and a music studio. The scruffy, dilapidated building at 30 Arthur Street used to be the Boys’ Institute – built in 1906 by the same architect who designed the Wellington and Christchurch railway stations.

Transit New Zealand has launched a new website, www.transit.govt.nz/innercitybypass.
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Transit regional manager Brian Hasell said the site is packed with useful information.
Weve been finding that many people are misinformed about the Bypass - some people think its a motorway and others think heritage houses will be destroyed. Increasingly, people are asking us for detailed, factual information.